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Royal Mining Co.

Bought Bishwell Colliery near Gowerton in 1867.

Mines operated

Mine	Region	Years
Bishwell Colliery	Swansea	1867–?

Record created: 10 October 2026 · Last researched: 10 October 2026

Abandoned mines can be dangerous: unstable ground, old shafts, flooding and bad air are common even where a site looks safe. This is a historical reference, not an access or exploration guide.

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